“We have a World-Class 18-Hole Championship golf course designed by 5-times (British) Open Champion Mr Peter Thomson, (and some of Thommo’s mates) Michael Wolveridge & Ron Fream. We are voted as one of the best 50 Golf Courses in the world.

“Who would wear thongs to play this golf course, or for that matter any other golf course?

“We look forward to seeing you at Bali Handara with your shoes on.”

Mr Lemmon said he was “shattered” to be told he had to dress down for the occasion.

“I’ve been playing golf three years, and I’ve only ever worn thongs,” he said.

“I guess I’ve done it so often I forgot it’s not normal.”

In another email Mr Wilson said “that we have “evolved” from the days of running around barefoot and riding kangaroos to play to golf”.

Mr Lemmon eventually boycotted Handara and played somewhere else ... where he was also asked he wear shoes.

Comments on this story

seems Gardens Golf courses (darwin) lack of rules makes these bogons think they can play anywhere in thongs , good on the manager

Shaun of Larapinta Posted at 9:38 PM August 28, 2014

I'm surprised that's all the manager said in his emails...I think his handicap must be higher than his IQ...there are some putt putt courses in Bali, maybe stick to those...I wouldn't want you playing on my home course either...